Look at the diagram above. List all the possible food chains you can find in this picture below:
sun -> grass -> rodent -> fox
sun -> plants -> rodent -> owl/fox
sun -> berry bushes -> birds -> fox/owl
sun -> flowers -> deer -> bear/cougar
sun -> trees -> insects -> skunk/birds/opossum
What is the advantage of using a food chain as a model to represent an ecosystem?
The advantages of using a food chain are
. Explains the natural flow of energy
. Gives info about every animal in it
. Does so in an organized and easy to understand manor
. Tells you what animals are the best predators
. Tells you which animals are herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
How is a food chain different than a food web?
The difference between a food chain and a food web is that a food chain shows what eats what and does not have many links where as a food web shows the transference of energy between biotic and abiotic factors of the ecosystem and has many links on the chain. Many food chains combined make up a complex food web.
Revised and Edited by Mr. D 11/16/11
Food Chain
Mike Schlarbaum
Try the food chain games at the link below:
Food Chain Games
Look at the diagram above. List all the possible food chains you can find in this picture below:
What is the advantage of using a food chain as a model to represent an ecosystem?
The advantages of using a food chain are
. Explains the natural flow of energy. Gives info about every animal in it
. Does so in an organized and easy to understand manor
. Tells you what animals are the best predators
. Tells you which animals are herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
How is a food chain different than a food web?
The difference between a food chain and a food web is that a food chain shows what eats what and does not have many links where as a food web shows the transference of energy between biotic and abiotic factors of the ecosystem and has many links on the chain.
Many food chains combined make up a complex food web.
What do the arrows represent in a food chain?
Energy